In a strategic move to streamline fuel distribution and enhance market stability, Dangote Refinery has officially commenced a pilot program for the sale of 600 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to 20 accredited depot owners across Nigeria.
The initiative follows a series of high-level consultations between the refinery’s management and key downstream operators, aimed at creating a structured and transparent supply framework that reduces logistics bottlenecks and supports efficiency in fuel distribution nationwide.
Under the arrangement, each participating depot owner is allocated 30 million litres of PMS to be lifted between October 10 and October 31, 2025. The products will be distributed exclusively from the refinery’s truck loading bays and marine terminals, ensuring a secure and traceable supply process.
According to industry sources, Dangote Refinery has pegged its gantry price at ₦877 per litre, reflecting a balanced consideration of logistics costs and the refined framework for controlled product distribution.
The 20 accredited companies participating in the pilot phase include:
NNPCL Retail, A.Y.M. Shafa, A.A. Rano, Salbas Energy, Northwest Petroleum, Rainoil, Ardova, Optima Energy, Masters Energy, Bovas Group, Dan Marna Petroleum, NIPCO Plc, Pinnacle Oil and Gas, Heyden Petroleum, Sunbeth Global Concepts, Mainland Oil and Gas, NEPAL Oil and Gas Services, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, Conoil Plc, and TotalEnergies.
The pilot program, which currently focuses solely on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), is expected to serve as a prototype for the refinery’s full-scale commercial launch in the coming months.
Industry analysts have lauded the move as a critical milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products, predicting that the refinery’s structured approach will significantly reduce supply disruptions, enhance transparency, and boost investor confidence in the downstream sector.
Dangote Refinery launches a 600 million-litre pilot petrol sale to 20 major depot owners at ₦877 per litre to enhance supply efficiency and stabilize Nigeria’s fuel market.
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